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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
Waco.
Special to the Gazette.

WACO. TEN, Oct. 27.-The young man, Chat
mers j. Aldridge, who was killed in ;he WRECK
on the Austin branch of the central Mon
dav night. was from tais city. He has a
sister living in East Waco, and his mother lives
at wY,nut Sp ings. He was member In goon
stanG ing Of Hose and adder Company Nc
and az special meeting held t"-n'"hI ppIo
nrIste resolution were passed Dy he."m nv
Alfridee was a fireman on the switch engine IL
East waco before he accepted the position
where he lost his life.
tonight to take action On the water ques'io .
On Tuesday next the taxpayers Of the city VII
vote on the question to bond or not 10 BOND Il
build system of waterworss: A.,
Eioht yenires have been drawn since this
term of the District court CONVEX ed. and IRON
them Jurors will be drawn TO try seven men fol
murder and one for rape.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
THREATENED WITH CHOLERA.
Emigranta From Icaly Scattered All Over
Chicago.

CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. 27.-Health Commits
sioner Dewolf was startled this morning on
re sewing the following message:
WASHINGTON, Oct. q.
Oscar Dewolf. Health Commissioner:
New YORK telegram yesterday contains the
names of fl teen Italians who arrived at view
York on the steamship Indep Guidance, October
Is, aad left for Chicago on the 18TH. Al Du'
two of these passengers were fro n Palermo
an infecte Italia port.
DR. HAMILTON, Surgeon General.
If the, em,gfapts left eft on nu,oI he ti GaS
to reach Chicago. Mr.. Dewof 81
once ordered thorough search to be mace In
the CITY for tn passengers from Palermo and
sent he following tele.sam:
Dr.. Hamilton Surgeon General, Washington
-relegrsm received VIII no. tbs United
S ates uth0riries take notice of the monsfrous
wrong of the quarantioe officers in forwardinS
emiSrants from an infected district d'rectIy
into the interior without noti'e!
OSCAR d. WOLF.
The city authorities are greatly indignant al
the idee OF sending such emigrants to Chicago
without notifying tina Healt DeJartment.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28

The Nineteenth Century Club is an Or
eanization that will consist of an equal
number of men. and women. 1t is hardly
to be expected That they will agree on all
subjscts; put it csa surprise no one to
learn that DR.. PieEcs's "Golden Medical
Discovery" is unanimously pronounced
the most successful ramedy extsnt, for
pulmonary cohsumption.A as has been
demonstrated id hundreds of cases; II
positively arrests this disease and re-
stores health and strength. If administered
in its early stages. BY druggists.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
Decatur.
snec,al to the Gazette.

DECATUR, TEX e, DC .27.-The Court OF APP
peals has afi med both cases against Bill
Bromley for theft of horses and che embeszle-
me It of horses. He viii leava for the peniten-
tisry so n. r.
Thousands of wild geese pass over Decatur
every night going south
Farmers are busy blowing wheat and rye.
They did not plant entire thinking If 1t did not
rain hey would be o no use. No hing coulj
he made without rain. We have had plenty
LOFT
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
Selling Only for Spot Cash.

We are always ready with "the green
backs" to secure from the importers and
manufacturers the most advantageous
bargains. MerchsnE buying and selling
on time are denied this inestimable ad-
vantsge. We can and will make it de-
cidedlY to your advantageto patronize US
z. j. WHITE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
Baird.
Special to the Gazette.

BAIRD, Ten, Oct. 27.-In the District court
Yesterday Jack Cunningham was given TIVE
wears In the penitentiary for assault with in
tent to kill.
7 grand jury adjourned yesterday to meet
next Monday They found only fifteen bile
for felony before adjournment.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28

The Reverend Hugh o. Pentecost, the
socialist preacher, has accepted the
nomination of the labor party for the
msyoralty of Newark, N. j.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28

R F Tackabery has Just received
nice LOT of horse covers, IN all stable
styles, from 81 so up.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
I,euaaus, Lcnons

The finest and ktest arrivals are now
coming in st SIC Fort Worth Groesr
Co.'S
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
,Just Received.

One car choicesappies.
One car Ceres .Aetlr, best IN the aoorId.
One car Bataptt calsaed fruits ard rege-
fnhIeS
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
Dandy, Smoke Dandy

Dandy, Smoke Dandy,
\ This brand ofeigars never has changed,
hut Is as good inSauelity to-day ss when
It was hrss ihtrodueed. 4
FORT WORTH GR6cRR Co,
Sole Agents North Texas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
FORT WoRTH GRocER Co.

Horse covers, winter zap robes n all
the styles, at B F.Tackaoery's.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28
Don't allow yosrself to break. Keep up

Youth, Health, vigor At first signs Of going
back, begin use ek WELLS HEALTH RENEWED.
crgy. Cures Dyspepsia, Mental or Physical
Weakness, Nervous and General Debility.
Fever and Ague Nice so take. true merit un.
equaled for TORPID LIVER and RIGHT
SWEATS, Leanness, Nervous Prostration,
heavy lebored or restless sleep, exhausted,
tired, languid, faint, ''ALL GONE feeling,
distress in the back or head. Wind on bowels
or stomach. 81, 6 for IS. Druggists or Ex-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28

ST. LOUIS MO-, y a BessSEzsss1
d,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28

the s.l Of next month. {
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-28

groceries Ramsey,
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LONG HILL.

Ladies sewing society expects to meet at Mrs J. H. Beachs on Thursday, 18th. It is hoped that all who can conveniently will attend, particularly the gentlemen in the evening.
 Grace church choir is practising Christ mas music.
 The Methodists met, Wednesday even- ing, to decide about their Christmas festi- val.
 That the meetings of the Cracker club, so popular last Winter, have not lost their when the first of the season was held at the rectory. Fortytwo were present and the rector's welcome to each was never more cordial, while enjoyment was univer- sal. Meetings are to be once in two weeks, at various houses. The proceeds are, as last year, to aid the organ fund It is hoped, however, that the new instrument will be in use ere half the church year is gone.
 | Mrs James C. Johnson of Monroe has visited relatives here.
 The Ladies society of Grace church will meet, Thursday, 18th. with Mrs John H Beach.
 1 Several in this vicinity have received in vitations to the wedding of Miss Della youngest daughter of William Lowe, al St Johns church, Wednesday. 14th.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
BRIDGEPORT.

Gertrude A. Beardsley of Monroe has visited her brother Webster in Old Mill since Thanksgiving day.
 Most of the farmers in the back country have their Fall work done, except some of the large farmers. We noticed, while hunting for birds a few days since, a piece of corn belonging to Bradley Williams of Chestnut Hill not picked; a lot of apples a D. C. Beach's mill not yet converted in to cider; also a piece of corn across the way from $. G. Beardsley's at Long Hill not gathered and another at Abbotts on Elm street. Monroe, still in the shock. Now is the time to close up.
 pr Eighme, who has been so sadly af- fiicted of late, is we'll enough to be at his dental rooms again. Give him call
 The announcement that the Whyte Brothers would sing in the Fairfield Ave- nue M. E. church, Sunday evening, filled that large edifce to overhowing They remain through the week and those who have heard them once need no urging to go again.
 Forster E. Keeler is seriously i'll with typhoid fever.
 Reporter T. W. Wood of the Post was elected clerk at the West Stratford elect ion, Monday.
 Both branches of the city council have unanimously cleared Harbormaster Me- Neil of the charges against him first pub lished in the News.
 Born, Monday, a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Haugh, corner Main and George streets.
 George A., son of Postmaster Porter of Bethel, bookkeeper for c. s Redfield X Sons of Fairfield. was married, Tuesday, to Miss Grace F., daughter of B w Leon ard of 180 John street. W. $. Gilbert of Bethel was best mBn. The brides father gave her 100 silver dollars. i Miss c. C. Malett of East Bridgeport spent Sunday in Greens Farms.
 The pipes of the two water companies have been connected at Clinton avenue. i When the Superior court awarded George Turney $2lS0 damages and costs out of the S30,0 ,00O he sued for, as due hin for extra work on the High School build ing, with interest, the case was appealed The Supreme court refuses new trial.
 The new Turn Hall was dedicated Tues day night, amid great enthusiasm.
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in quest of Christmas presents and hoh- day goods in general. A good place to furnish tree.
 Miss Miranda Hull has returned to Bethel.
 Milan Hawley has entered Jones's Park Avenue Institute of Bridgeport.
 One of the largest mails ever sent out of this office was sent, one day this week Ajax paint and imported tea caused the increase.
 The veteran shoemakers, Lyon and Platt, still continue work in the Wheeler factory; mostly custom work from Bridge port.
 While breaking the law by hunting, Sunday, the hunters nearly killed Joseph Buzzers dog. Most of one thigh was shot off and other parts of the body and legs badly mutilated. Thus cruelty to animals | is added to their misdemeanor | Town Clerk Nichols is in Lee, Mass, at poultry show, exhibiting his fine Minor cas and fancy pigeons. MT Nichols is now one of the leading poultry fanciers of the country. William Lewis killed Spring porker this week. which weighed 400 pounds. | Zalmon F. Purdy has been in New York for few days.
 A new sexton at the Baptist church Arthur Hull. l What next? You buy $2 worth or more of goods of B. Hawley S Co.and get a fll quart of buttons as present. , Andrew Curtis was taken suddenly ill Sunday. but is better. Mrs Sarah J. Green, who has been living in the house with Hanford Johnson, nov ed to Bethel, Tuesday.
 Miss Clara Northrop of Newtown visit: her uncle, s. G. Nichols. l Mrs Stephen French, who has been ou of town, returned, Saturday, to attend thu funeral of her aunt, ,the wife of Capt Clarl of Bridgeport
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
NICHOLS.

The parishiouers and friends of Rev Mir White gave him pleasant surprise, last Thursday evening and left substantial tokens of love and esteem. During the evening, purse containing $53 was pre- sented. with neat little speech by Nathan Cuftis of Bridgeport, in behalf of the friends of the pastor. After few ap- propriate remarks by MT White, the con- pany separated, after a most enjoyable evening.
 Charles J. Thorp is painting the roof of Burr Curtiss's house.
 ILL. Phillipss children have been quite ill with whooping cough. The eldest daughter, Grace, is quite ill with pneu- mUnia.
 The sociables of Trinity parish. so suc- cessful last Winter, have been revived and the third one of the season will be held at the residence of Charles J. Thorpe. this week Friday evening, 9th. All are cor dalIy invited.
 i've uOtlCS tDdG DtEo oSOISV Atbbiti IL having the handsome row of naples 1T l front of her house trimmed; a great i'm provement.
 l Around Burr Curtis's hospitablt Thanksgiving board gathered George Lewis and wife of Stratford, T. H. Bloot and wife, F. C. Blood, wife and son 0 i Bridgeport, David Nichols. Mrs Burr Ben nett, teacher in the Normal school, C. $ Curtis, wife and Miss Flora of Stepney, NJ and Mrs E. NJ. Peck of Huntingtown.
 Albert Smith nearly met with anothe serious accident, last week While back ing his horses. his lame foot gave out, let ting him to the ground. The wheel pass ed partly over his arm, making very ba
 bruise, but breaking no bones
 The bntchering season has arlived,s som
 Spring pigs tipping the scales at Al pounds. Latin and son do most of tn butchering.
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Miss Verona Hubbell visited Mrs War; ren Hubbell, last week
 Oliver Beard, Jr, visited Bonnet Nich- ols, Sunday.
 Mrs David Wheeler returned from her Bridgeport visit, Monday.
 Frank Hellenger, who has been in the employ of George Drew, the past six months, left for his home in Bridt 2 port. Tuesday.
 Rev D, G. Lawson gave an impressive discourse, Sunday morning. Service in the church. next Sunday, at l o'clock in stead of 10, as heretofore; for one Sunday only.
 A reading will be given by our pastor. Rev D. G. Lawson. Tuesday evening, 27th, under the auspices of the ladies aid soci- ety. As an elocutionist. Mir Lawson needs no words of recommendation from us. MT Elmer Joyce will render instrumental mu- sic. Should it be a stormy night, the en- tertainment will take place on the 18th.
 Dogs did $50 damage to the sheep of I Philip Jones, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
TASHUA.

c. B. Beers, J. W Treadwell and ". B. Tuttle came down the Housatonic road, last week Thursday night, with large string of cartridges, the result of two- days hunt in the Kent mountains.
 Elvira, wife of Capt Luzon w. Clark of Bridgeport, died as the sun sci on the evening of December 1, aged 82 years. Service and burial, Sunday, at Tashua, Rev Mir Buckley conducting the services with very appropriate remarks. Mrs Clark was daughter of Capt John Nichols. who resided where Dr Seth Hill now lives, having been born and reared but a few rods from where she now lies buried. Her brothers were John L., Joseph Burton, William and Charles. all deceased. Her sisters were Climena, who married John S Edwards of Carthage, N. Y; Eloisa, who married Miles Beardsiey of Long Hill; Susan, who married Stephen N. Beardsley, formerly of Long Hill, all de- ceased and Charity, half sister, who mar ried George A. Mallett of Tashua, now liv- ing After Elvira's marriage to L. ". Clark, they built the house now occupied l by Aaron Bennett on the old Newtown l turnpike, near the boundary line of Trum- l bull and Monroe, where they resided un- til about % years ago. when they had the house built on the corner of Park avenue and State street extension, where they have since lived and where Mrs Clark died.
 Mrs A. P. Brush and daughter, who have visited at J A. Treadwells, returned to her Bath home. Saturday.
 A large and jolly company gathered at Orville Malletts for the Sandwich sociable of the young people of Christ church. The amusing shadow farce of the doctor and his patients was we'll rendered. amid much laughter, by Charlie Mallett and George and Arthur Clark The company did not break up till late hour.
 Tashu parties at St. James guild enter tainment at Bedding were highly pleased. I Abraham Klein has bought the farm of Beach Lyon and expects to build in the l Spring
 I Luzon W Clark, whose wife was buried here, Sunday, has been for many months in feeble health Both had great inter < est in Christ church and showed 1t in many substantial ways,
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
TRUMBULL.

Mrs E. B. Payne and family of Bridge port were recent guests of Seymour E. Hawley.
 A fence in front and an ice house in the If he is as we'll pleased with his new home as his patrons are with the goods he sells, his satisfaction must be supreme. Station Agent A. c. Bradley attends 1 strictly to business, allows no smoking or rowdylsm in the station and is winning his way to popularity.
 A COW belonging to Mrs Samuel French ran off, last week Sunday morning, but was intercepted and put in pasture, from which it soon escaped and could not be found for several days.
 H. J. Keeler lays the stonework for MT Ayres s ice house.
 Mrs M. J. Ackerson is still in Milford, nursing.
 AS Agent Bradley does not arrive till $ 3S m, those who take that train for Bridgeport had to wait outside, until, with Superintendent w. K. Lyons con- sent, duplicate key was given to Miles Standish, one of the commuters, who now opens the station mornings.
 L. A, Hawley spent Tuesday in Stepney
 Frank Brinsmade of New Haven has spent few days with his father, J. D Brinsmade,
 W. o. Beach has a new assistant, C. F. Brinsmade is having a well dug near his barn; ID. Stevens does the work
 Misses Merwin have visited at James R Brinsmade's, Elizabeth street, Birming ham
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
RoxBURY

Ralph Bingham, the boy orator, gave an anus ing entertainment at the hall, Monday evening, Wednesday evening; g couples
 Rev H. IT. Morse was absent from the Congre- gational church, Sunday and services were con ducted by Dea Seeley. The annual sale of slips took place, Monday.
 The Methodist sociable was held, last week. at Jonah DavIdsons and the Episcopal at the rec tory.
 James McCarty injured one of his limbs while loading stone at Mine Hill quarry, last week.
 A. l.. Hodge has sold his farm to MT Walsh who recently arrived here with his family from Ire land.
 r. B. Pierce, the cigar maker, will work for s. B. smith, this Winter,
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
BEDDING.

The musical and dramatic entertain ment given by St. James Guild for the benefit of Christ church drew large crowd, which filled the hail. The main feature of the performance was comedy in three acts, The Flower of the family Seldom have we witnessed play by anna teurs that passed off more smoothly or gave more pleasure to an audience. The part of Alice, taken by Miss Barnum, was especially good and showed her a first class amateur actress. After the perform ance, the Guild were given fine collation. well how to provide The financial result was satisfactory and will add materially to the repair fund.
 George sherman is serving on the jury in the court of common pleas now in ses- sion in Danbury. The prospect is for quite long session.
 Butchering hogs has commenced and Major Baldwin is in great demand.
 Mr Sweezy is at work for Rev c. w. Kelly on the extension 10 his dwelling.
 Philander Ferry has lost another horse. He seems to have bad luck as far as horses are concerned, having lost number dur ing the past five years. Hope that his luck will change now!
 E. P Shaw was kept busy, Monday, making out pension vouchers
 Extra meetings are held at. various places in town and some religious interest prevails At the meeting in Whitehead $ hall, last week Thursday evening. quite a number manifested determination to lead new life.
 Last Friday. the mail arrived more than an hour late; the new postal clerk ap- pointed in the place of Swift carried our bag to Danbury. The next day he would have done the same thing, if MT McQon- aid had not called out for the bag. Great l is civil service reform
 Miss Belle Sanford and her fttle niece Helen have gone to New York to spend a 1 few weeks.
 Mrs Green and children are visiting Ward Wheeler, father of Mrs Green. Clarence E Bundle is fin Westport work ing fer florist. He spent Sunday al home with his mother, Mrs Fred Gilbert
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09

William A. Mallett is having the inter- for of his home painted and decorated by Levi Downs.
 Rev MT BulkleY spent night with Westport friend, last week and took along his magic lantern for the amusement and instruction of the young members of the family.
 The presence of some of the young peo- pie of Christ church with paper for the Xmas tree reminds us that the great fes- tival of the year Is nearly here with its cheer and good will for all.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Mrs Elliott Bradley is better, but still very feeble.
 Miss Mary Stilson has been very sick. but is so much better as to be able to ride out.
 Those of our farmers who raised tobac- co have improved the rainy days in strip ping it. Some have raised corn in place of tobacco and obtained good crop. Mrs Phineas Averill is spending few weeks in Westport and vicinity.
 The church sociable met at Merwin Mitchells, Friday afternoon and evening. A pleasant company and a very enjoyable time was reported, thanks to the genial host and hostess. The old time game of bean bags was revived amid much laugh ter and skrmish. Sore fingers and lame wrists suffered somewhat, but all will be ready to try it again in two weeks. - A. T. Nettleton from St. Paul. Minn., and his brother, J. H. Nettleton of New York, were guests of their aunt, Mrs NeOTge N. Ilatt, last week.
 Mrs Averill Garfield returned on Tues day from her Massachusetts trip.
 A. c. Winship is on the sick list again.
 Hiss G. A. Seeley is home from Bethel
 Mrs N. w. Mitchell is visiting relatives in New Preston.
 A. N Platt has several newmilch cows for sale.
 Mrs George Hoyt returned, last week Thursday, from a visit with friends in Yonkegs, N Y.
 Mrs Mix Bradley is ssuffering from facial neuralgia.
 John Lee, wha has been putting up barbed wire fence, On A. B. Hendrix s farm, has been juror in New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
GREENFIELD HILL.

DrJwrel Saturday John 12, ,WilliamG. II sons of John and Barbara Dallas.
 The ladies of Greenfield Hill Congrega- tional church have organized a sewing so- ciety for missionary purposes, auxiliary to the American Home Missionary Union in Hartford. To become member of this union mission, s is to be sent. which was raised by contribution at the last meeting at Uriah P-rry's, last week Thursday af- ternoon The ladies are very much inter- ested in this charitable work of making garments for the missionaries and their families and whoever is needy there.
 Rev Mir Scoville of Stamford, on-in-law of the late Henry Ward Beecher. preach ed two excellent sermons in the Congre- gational church, Sunday, November 2.
 The family of Rufus Jennings were all taken very sick. Saturday night, from eat ing cheese
 Mrs Sophia Pat:ison of Easton, in her 90th year. visited her daughter here. with Mir and Mrs B. T. Beers of Plattsville last week Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
DoDGINGTOWN.

for several weeks, is improving and sits up for a half hour. Dr Lyon now attends him.
 Charles F. Ridges old house on the cor her was finished up by tearing down the old chimney, Saturday night. The boys were all out assisted by some of their eld- CTS, who were rather lame next morning from throwing stones to batter down the fort.
 E. c. Bevans's old dog Snyder died from an overdose of chloroform.
 Miss Mamie Dikeman spent Thanksgiv- ing week at her fathers in Greenwich.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-09
HUNTINGTON.

The entertainment, last week Wednes- day evening, by the Sons of Temperance, was we'll attended and. notwithstanding obstacles. it proved success and about $50 was cleared, which, we understand, is to carpet the new hall,
 R. w. Linsley's store is rapidly chang ing it's appearance and it looks as if he might have hall to rent oysr his store, if he wished. When the carpenters with new lumber get after old buildings, they make a great change.
 Rev MT Lawson breaches at instead of 10 o'clock at White Hills, Sunday.
 The Prohibitionist caucus, last Friday evening, appointed as delegates to the convention at New Haven, this week Wed nesday and Thursday, from the first dis trict, T. J. Chadeayne, William Wilkinson; alternates, o. G. Beard, G. w. Wilber Second district, E. J. Buckingham. F. N Potter; alternates, George Nichols, s. T. Buckingham.
 The wife of Rev John F. Clymer return. ed to her home in Boston, Monday, after making many friendly visits in this yicin- ity. the longest of which was at the pleas ant home of Seymour B. Beardsley, oul genial cigar box manufacturer.
 Mrs Sarah Betts is in Bridgeport.
 Annual meeting of the directore of the Union agricultural society at Shelton Town Hall, Tuesday, 20th, II am.